{"product_id":"brown-forman-king-of-kentucky-14-year-old-single-barrel-bourbon-2026-release","title":"Brown Forman King of Kentucky 14 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon 2026 Release 130.3 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Release of Brown-Forman's King of Kentucky 14-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled from Barrel #28 at a cask-strength 130.3 Proof (65.15% ABV). Barreled on May 21, 2012, and matured for 14 years on the ground floor of Warehouse L (Floor 1, Rick 27), this single barrel yielded just 90 total bottles after 14 years of angel's share evaporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e We received two bottles from Barrel #28 (130.3 Proof, 90-bottle yield). Both bottles carry identical barrel, rickhouse, and proof specifications; the handwritten individual bottle number out of 90 will vary between our two available bottles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Barrel #28 Specifications \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer \/ Distillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown-Forman Distillers Co. (Louisville, KY — DSP-KY-354)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelease Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2026 Annual Single Barrel Release (9th Modern Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAge Statement \u0026amp; Fill Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Years Old — Barreled 05\/21\/2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130.3 Proof (65.15% Alcohol by Volume) — Uncut \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSingle Barrel Telemetry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel #28 | Warehouse L | Location (Floor) 1 | Rick 27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Barrel Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Hand-Numbered Bottles (From the 99-Barrel 2026 Allocation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley (Brown-Forman Sweet Mash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaster Distiller \/ Taster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chris Morris (Master Distiller) \u0026amp; Heather Trigo (Master Taster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBottle Size \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 mL Wax-Dipped Bottle in Embossed Lavender-Band Canister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"3,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUPC \/ GTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 081128504526\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Warehouse L, Floor 1 (Barrel #28) Stands Out in the 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst established in 1881 and revived by Master Distiller Chris Morris in 2018 as an ultra-limited annual single barrel series, King of Kentucky showcases the rarest honey barrels in Brown-Forman's inventory. For the Fall 2026 Single Barrel release, Master Taster Heather Trigo selected just \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"361\"\u003e99 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e distilled in 2012—returning to the foundational 14-year age statement following 2025's 17-year release (63 barrels) and Spring 2026's 12-Year Small Batch anniversary trilogy.\u003cbr\u003eThe 2026 single barrels were drawn exclusively from two distinct aging environments: 51 barrels from Warehouse I (Floor 3) and \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003e48 barrels from Warehouse L (Floor 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Resting on the cool, earthen-floored bottom tier along Rick 27, \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"230\"\u003eBarrel #28\u003c\/strong\u003e underwent a slow, humid 14-year maturation that concentrated its proof to \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003e130.3 (65.15% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e while yielding only 90 bottles—preserving lush maple viscosity, dark chocolate depth, and bright citrus esters without over-oaked bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Notes (Barrel #28 — 130.3 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressed orange zest, rich burnt caramel, bittersweet dark chocolate, and toasted marshmallow layered over roasted pecans and seasoned Kentucky oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied, non-chill filtered viscosity. Waves of dark Grade-A maple syrup, vanilla wafer, and baked banana unfold over concentrated brown sugar sweetness, baking spice, and mature 14-year oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and enveloping; uncut 130.3-proof warmth fades gradually into lingering notes of dark cocoa, espresso, leather, and sweet barrel char.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKing of Kentucky Release Comparison (2024–2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Single Barrel (Fall — Barrel #28):\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Years (Filled 05\/21\/2012) | 130.3 Proof (Release Range: 125–135 Proof) | 90 Bottles from Barrel #28 (99 Barrels Total) | 700 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 Small Batch (Spring):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 Years | 105, 107.5 \u0026amp; 110 Proof | 3 Small Batch Blends (US 250th Anniversary) | 700 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2025 Single Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Years | 125–135.8 Proof | 63 Single Barrels (~5,000 Bottles) | 750 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 Single Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years | 125–135.2 Proof | 63 Single Barrels (~5,100 Bottles) | 750 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat are the exact barrel details for this 2026 King of Kentucky bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike blind pre-order listings, our in-stock bottles come directly from Barrel #28 of the October 2026 release, barreled on May 21, 2012, and matured in Warehouse L, Location (Floor) 1, Rick 27. It is bottled at 130.3 proof (65.15% ABV) from a total yield of 90 bottles. Because we have two bottles in stock from Barrel #28, the specific bottle number out of 90 will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow does the Fall 2026 King of Kentucky Single Barrel differ from earlier releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 2024's 16-year and 2025's 17-year single barrel editions, the October 2026 Single Barrel returns to a 14-year age statement across 99 barrels (51 from Warehouse I, Floor 3; 48 from Warehouse L, Floor 1) and packages the single barrel release in a 700 mL bottle with a lavender specification band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767093203161,"sku":"210000049873","price":2199.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0350\/4717\/8372\/files\/po3n39dyjnzhlk0uukpg.jpg?v=1792455423","url":"https:\/\/flaskfinewines.com\/products\/brown-forman-king-of-kentucky-14-year-old-single-barrel-bourbon-2026-release","provider":"Flask","version":"1.0","type":"link"}